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Kamala Harris gives a speech at one of her rallies.

How Harris Lost: An Analysis

Chantal de Macedo Eulenstein, Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2024

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Vice President Harris suffered a devastating loss to former President Donald Trump. The margins were not close. Contrary to the neck-in-neck race polling portrayed...

A voting official sorts through envelopes for ballots.

A Blue Dot In a Sea of Red

Elio Viatori, News Editor November 12, 2024

On November 5th and the weeks prior, waves of Ames voters flocked to the polls to cast their ballots. 71% of registered voters in Ames and other parts of Story County turned out to vote in the 2024 election,...

During classes, students are asked to store their phones in a caddy like the one pictured above. Some students opt to keep their phones in their backpacks.

New Ames High Policy Takes Phones Out of the Classroom

Chantal de Macedo Eulenstein and Elio Viatori October 10, 2024

This year Ames High has joined schools across the country who have implemented new cell phone bans. The decision comes as cell phones have been increasingly flagged as distractions. Last year a Pew Research...

Students gather at the Club Fair to find one that interests them. Leaders encourage students to join their clubs with information trifolds.

The Growing Issue With Clubs at Ames High

Subaita Alam Nooha and Emily Rodriguez Jovel September 30, 2024

For more than two years, clubs at Ames High have not been allowed to meet during school. This year will make a third. The implementation of RULER and stricter attendance policies at Ames High have made...

Colden Bray (#58), celebrates after making a stuff in the backfield during Ames High's "Little CyHawk" bout vs. City High.

The Ames High Football Team Faces Yet Another Coaching Change, Posing New Challenges for Senior Players

Jabari Hinson, Staff September 28, 2024

The latest changes in the coaching carousel for Ames High football were the departures of head coach Brian Sauser and numerous other assistant coaches including offensive coordinator and offensive line...

The image above shows what attendance records look like when students do not attend class and are frequently tardy. The above example has been edited slightly.

New Iowa Law Targets Chronic Absenteeism: What It Means for Ames Students

Ethel Navarro, Features Editor September 27, 2024

Dr. Numedahl discusses how the new attendance policy works and how it might affect students if they don't attend school. Meanwhile he does his best keeping students in the building, its hard when it comes...

An AP Biology student's notes lie on a table along with a computer showing an AP classroom concept video. For years, students say they have struggled to learn content in Ames High Advanced Placement science classes due to a lack of appropriate teaching. Often this means that students resort to teaching themselves content.

Ames High AP Science Classes Struggle to Teach Students Content Appropriately

Chantal de Macedo Eulenstein, Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2024

Last year, senior Ritika Tappeta walked into her AP Biology class excited for the year ahead. Instead, she was severely disappointed. By the end of the year the class had gotten through three of the eight...

Senior Akshay Sarda raises his hand to answer a journal prompt provided by the RULER curriculum. RULER aims to provide students with the tools needed to regulate their emotions beyond high school.

New Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum Seeks to Create More Positive School Environment

At the beginning of the school year, Ames High School joined more than 1,500 schools nationwide who have implemented RULER, an approach to social and emotional learning developed by Yale University in...

Conchas, a Mexican sweet bread topped with colored sugar, sit in a display case in the center of Rinconcito Hispano's grocery section. They are one of the many hispanic specialty items sold at the store.

Pupusas and Community: Rinconcito Hispano

Editor’s Note: The quotes featured within this article have been translated from Spanish to English and edited for clarity. It’s close to one in the afternoon and Rinconcito Hispano is full. A group...

Jabari Hinson (middle) stands with his teammates before a tournament—photo by Adam Atkinson.

Grappling Greatness: Jabari Hinson

Brody Lang, Sports and Activities Editor April 5, 2024

Being a student-athlete can be a daunting task for most high schoolers. Maintaining acceptable grades while also making time for practice and competitions can be a struggle for a lot of student-athletes....

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